en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and the National Population Commission (NPC) have held strategic consultations aimed at enhancing collaboration on data protection, privacy compliance, and responsible data governance within the country's public sector.

Dr. Vincent O. Olatunji, National Commissioner of the NDPC, led a delegation on a working visit to Dr. Aminu Yusuf, Chairman of the NPC, and his management team at the NPC headquarters in Abuja. The NDPC stated that the NPC, as the custodian of the country's largest repository of personal data storage, plays a central role in Nigeria's development framework. The Commission acknowledged the NPC's ongoing digitalization efforts while emphasizing the need for robust technical and organizational safeguards to protect sensitive personal information.

The discussions focused on strengthening institutional cooperation to build trust, confidence, and credibility in the NPC's data processing systems. The NDPC also outlined key provisions of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 and provided guidance on compliance requirements and implementation strategies. As part of supporting public sector compliance, the NDPC announced free onboarding training for NPC staff and the issuance of 100 Virtual Privacy Academy credentials to enhance data protection and privacy management capabilities.

Both parties committed to deepening cooperation across NPC operations nationwide, covering all 774 local government areas, as well as state and federal-level offices. The two commissions agreed to establish a technical working group responsible for developing an actionable implementation plan and to begin drafting a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize the partnership. The NDPC stated that this initiative is part of broader efforts to build a trusted digital ecosystem in Nigeria, ensuring that personal data is handled securely and used responsibly for national development.

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